Batten Disease | Living With Childhood Dementia

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“It’s Dr. Emily’s relentless effort to stop Batten disease in its tracks that’s given our daughter a quality of life we didn’t think was possible when she was first diagnosed. I just want to hug her every time I see her.” - Tayla’s Mom

Dr. Emily, as she is she known to her patients and families, is Dr. Emily De Los Reyes, director of the Nationwide Children’s Batten Disease Center of Excellence. It’s here that Dr. Emily and her team are bringing new hope to families who were once told that Batten disease, a rare genetic disorder, would leave their children blind, bedridden and suffering symptoms of dementia. One of only four centers of excellence in the United States, Dr. Emily oversaw the US clinical trial site that led to the first treatment ever approved for Batten disease. Enzyme replacement therapy delivered directly to the brains of children with CLN2 Batten disease has proven to significantly halt the devastating deterioration caused by disease.

“I always told parents this is a brain disorder that will result in the early death of your child and that you may see your child melt before your eyes. Now, I can tell them that we have a treatment. Or maybe even a cure if children get the treatment before they lose function.”  - Dr. Emily De Los Reyes

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One of the kids I used to nanny has this. I visited them last night for the first time since they moved three years ago. Last time I saw my little nug, she was five and she was walking with assistance and had a vocabulary of about 50 words. Now she is eight and can no longer walk or talk. Recently she lost her last word “eat” when she was taken off a medication that induced hunger but also made her very groggy.

Back when I worked for them, they were looking for answers on what was going on with her — why she was regressing. I wish it was something else but I’m happy that she has such a loving and committed family to support her.

sheatetables
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This is such an amazing story. This doctor is extremely strong trying to find a cure for this rare disease. I bet this doctor cries every night when she gets home.

keciaaskew
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The world needs more women like this doctor, intelligent and full of compassion for others. ❤

mariapereira
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My girlfriend died as of this, this, I have no way to express my hatred for this illness. So glad that something is being done about it.

maxwhite
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God, PLEASE, I beg of you, PLEASE make me more like this doctor...

stephenjones
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My son was 6 yrs. When he died back in 2001 .. 😢😢😢😢😢 to this terrible sickness .. my heart breaks everyday he was my first son 😢😢😢😢 the sad part even after all these yrs .the out come ends the same .way ..😢😢😢. I get so angry we waste billions on war to kill people. Yet we cant find hope for children to over come this ..😢😢😢😢 yes im angry and i feel cheated that my son cant have. The life he should of have ..😢😢😢😢...

jeffreywarrengordonhumber
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thanks God for another devastating issue

MaestroStefanoPetrini
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That is amazing. Keep doing an awesome job!

jacquelinelarsen
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Bless you for helping these children and their families

jackie
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Thank you, you’re a wonderful soul ❤️ much love to you❤️🥰

jenniferwells
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This is so sad. Jeez they are way too young.

Shark-pjin
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Hi I'm from Pakistan and my nephew have brain problem and his condition like that girl in this video I want some information about it about his medical treatment will you please tell me how we can talk about it.

Please contact me

ayshakhan-usim
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My name is Ario. I wish all great love to them.

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can anyone knows what is the progress now?

mutikane
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How does it differ from menken disease please?

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